Saint Christina of Bolsena, as she is venerated in Lloret de Mar. Colour print after A. Opisso, 1983.
- Date:
- 1983
- Reference:
- 2814994i
- Pictures
About this work
Description
Top right, Saint Christina of Bolsena with a millstone, alluding to the legend that she was drowned tied to a millstone. Below, 20th-century residents of Lloret de Mar standing on the shore watching rowing boats come in. On verso, musical notation
Publication/Creation
[Lloret de Mar] : [publisher not identified], 1983.
Lloret de Mar : Imp. Sta Cristina, Any 1983.
Physical description
1 print : printed in black on yellow paper ; image 27.5 x 19.7 cm
Lettering
Goigs a llaor de Santa Cristina venerada a la famosa capella de Lloret de Mar. Poesia: Josep Carner. Música: Odiló Planàs monjo de Montserrat.
Reference
Wellcome Collection 2814994i
Contents
Hymn : Expandeix la llum divina, oh Christina! Apaigava en nit funesta agonia, dol, tempesta. 1 Noble verge de Toscana ... si la mort se'ns aveïna. A. Opisso.
Creator/production credits
Illustrations signed "A. Opisso", assumed to be Alfredo Opisso Cardona (1907-1980). Words of the hymn by Josep Carner (1884-1971); music by Odiló Planàs, monk of Montserrat
Type/Technique
Languages
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores